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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,200.99, 38,910.51 and 15,625.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,200.99, 38,910.51 and 15,625.74 is: 21,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,200.99 : 38,910.51 = 15,625.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,200.99/38,910.51 = 15,625.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,200.99x = 38,910.51 × 15,625.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,200.99x = 608,005,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,005,512.53/28,200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,559.72

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